Patrick Stewart Lands Knighthood

British actor Patrick Stewart is to become a ‘Sir’ – he will receive a knighthood in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s Honors list.

The 69-year-old star will be honored by the British monarch for his 50-year acting career, which spans the stage and screen and includes roles in sci-fi TV show “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and comic book blockbuster franchise “X-Men.”

Stewart follows in the footsteps of another legendary actor, Sir Christoper Lee, who received his knighthood in October.